The Latest Breaking News from Samarkand

Chess: Uzbekistan and Germany share Samarkand lead; 11-year-old Sivanandan shines

The Uzbeks, including world championship challenger Javokhir Sindarov, won their first seven matches before a surprise loss to Germany

The Guardian - UK · 1h ago

Chess Olympiad: Indian men score a resounding 3-1 victory over Spain

In a gripping match held in Samarkand, the Indian men's chess team triumphed over Spain with a score of 3-1. World champion D Gukesh delivered a remarkable win against Alexei Shirov, while Arjun Erigaisi showcased his skills with an impressive attacking game. Meanwhile, the Indian women's team shined against Mongolia,…

The Economic Times · Sep 19

Chess Olympiad: Average start for Indian men, Gukesh dips below 2700 in live ratings

India’s defending champion men’s team made a modest start at the 46th Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, winning its first two matches but without convincing performances. World champion D Gukesh was held to a draw by Indonesia’s Satria Duta Cahaya in the second round, dropping him below the 2700 rating mark…

The Economic Times · Sep 18

Uzbekistan-developed AI module launches aboard Earth observation satellite

The Samarkand-2028 Earth observation satellite has entered orbit carrying an AI module developed by Uzbek engineers, processing data in orbit before transmission to improve efficiency in fields including agriculture and environmental monitoring.

Euronews · Aug 7

Savitha Shri's father left his job in Singapore to support her chess journey, pawned family jewellery; now she replaces Grandmaster Harika in India's 2026 Chess Olympiad women's team

Nineteen-year-old Savitha Shri joins India's Chess Olympiad team for the upcoming event. Her journey began by observing her elder brother play chess at home. Financial hardships saw her family pawn jewellery and her father quit his job abroad. Savitha now replaces Grandmaster Harika Dronavalli in the national women's team. She…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

How Horse Domestication Reshaped Civilization, Warfare, Trade, and Human History

The Moment Everything AcceleratedAround 3500 BCE, on the Pontic-Caspian steppe, the grasslands stretching across what is now Ukraine and Kazakhstan, humans first began riding horses rather than just eating them. The evidence comes from bit wear on the teeth of horses excavated at Dereivka, a site studied extensively by archaeologist…

Times Life · Jul 31

Kazakhstan brings New Silk Road revival to Brussels as Tokayev visits EU leaders

Kazakhstan's president has arrived in Brussels this week to meet EU leaders and assess the delivery of promises made at last year's EU-Central Asia summit in Samarkand, with the Middle Corridor trade route connecting China to Europe through Central Asia at the top of the agenda.

Euronews · Jun 23

Asian Development Bank announces €65bn regional investment plan across Asia

At its annual meeting in Samarkand, the Bank outlined a programme focused on cross-border energy and digital infrastructure.

Euronews · May 5

A journey through the jewels of Uzbekistan – how the Central Asian country is revealing itself to tourists

Inspired by the words of Milton and Keats, Geordie Greig sets off along the Silk Road to explore the enchanting cities, rich culture and warm hospitality of a country that effortlessly blends the modern and ancient

The Independent UK · Apr 29

UNWTO: Uzbekistan ranks among world’s fastest-growing tourism destinations in 2025

Arrivals in Uzbekistan are up to 73 per cent compared to 2019, exceeding national targets as investments, visa-free travel and global promotion fuel growth.

Euronews · Dec 19, 2025